Academic Catalog 2015-2016 Admissions 2 INVITATION TO TABOR COLLEGE Catalogs, dreams, and plans seem to go together. As a kid, when a catalog came, I would page through it and dream about what I saw and make plans to acquire whatever captured my attention. The Tabor College Catalog is similar in nature. On these pages you will find information that will inspire you to make plans to fulfill your vocational dreams. Degree programs, major fields of study, and course descriptions give you the content that will prepare you for your chosen vocation. Questions that you have about financial aid, degree requirements, and student life are answered. Procedures and steps that you will need to take to enroll in Tabor College are listed. All of this is to assist you as you work to make your vocational dream become a reality. Tabor College is committed to preparing you for a life of learning, work, and service for Christ and his Kingdom. These pages are designed to help you get started on a path for your vocational goals to become a reality in your life. Enjoy the dreaming. Begin making your plans. Do not hesitate to contact us directly either by phone or email, or by going to our website to find out more about how Tabor can help your vocational dreams become a reality. With Joy, Jules Glanzer Tabor College President Academic Catalog 3 READER’S GUIDE TO THE COLLEGE CATALOG The catalog is one of the most important documents you will receive from Tabor. Almost everything you need to know about the College can be found within its pages. At first glance, some of the information may seem complicated, but if you spend time familiarizing yourself with the way it is organized, you should soon feel comfortable with it. Students are responsible for knowing the contents of the catalog. The most current version of the catalog is available in the Academics resources at www.tabor.edu. Chapters. The catalog is divided into clearly labeled chapters. The table of contents on page iii lists the beginning page of each chapter. For example, the chapter titled “Admissions” explains how to go about applying to Tabor. Information about the lifestyle code for Tabor students is found in the chapter labeled “Student Life.” The Index. If you are not sure in which chapter to look for specific information, refer to the index in the back of the catalog. Subjects of importance are listed in alphabetical order. Major Requirements. The chapter titled “Programs of Study” includes a listing of the required courses for every major or concentration offered at Tabor. The majors are arranged alphabetically with numerous cross-references. Course Descriptions. The chapter titled “Program/Course Descriptions” contains the title, number, and description of all courses, arranged alphabetically by prefix. Course Schedule. In addition to the course information listed in the Academic Catalog, detailed course schedules can be found by contacting the Registrar’s Office or by consulting www.tabor.edu. While every effort is made to create accurate course schedules, please keep in mind that they are subject to change. Tabor College Hillsboro Campus Traditional Programs 400 South Jefferson Hillsboro, Kansas 67063 Phone: (620) 947-3121 Toll-free: (800) TABOR 99 or (800) 822-6799 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tabor.edu Tabor College School of Adult and Graduate Studies 7348 West 21st, Suite 117 Wichita, Kansas 67205 Phone: (316) 729-6333 Toll-free: (800) 546-8616 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tabor.edu Admissions 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE COLLEGE…………………………………………….5 ADMISSIONS………………………………………………………..13 FINANCIAL AID……………………………………………………23 STUDENT LIFE……………………………………………………..37 ACADEMIC INFORMATION……………………………………..47 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS…………………………………………63 PROGRAMS OF STUDY…………………………………………..83 PROGRAM AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS………………….147 PERSONNEL………………………………………………………231 CAMPUS MAPS TABOR COLLEGE HILLSBORO…………………………...248 TABOR COLLEGE WICHITA………………………………249 If after reading the catalog you have questions about some aspect of life at Tabor, please contact one of our representatives. Call or write: Tabor College Enrollment Tabor College School of Management Adult and Graduate Studies 400 S. Jefferson 7348 West 21st, Suite 117 Hillsboro, KS 67063 Wichita, KS 67205 (620) 947-3121 ext. 1723 (316) 729-6333 or or (800) TABOR-99 (800) 546-8616 or visit: www.tabor.edu or visit: www.tabor.edu Tabor College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413, 1-800-621-7440. In fulfilling its mission, vision, and values, Tabor College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. All forms of sexual harassment and violence are included in the Tabor College commitment to non-discrimination. Title IX and Non-Discrimination policies can be found at http://tabor.edu/consumer-information-disclosure/. Academic Catalog 5 Tabor College Undergraduate Studies ABOUT THE COLLEGE About the College 6 MISSION Preparing people for a life of learning, work, and service for Christ and his kingdom. VISION STATEMENT Tabor College’s vision is to be the college of choice for students who seek a life- transforming, academically excellent, globally relevant, and decidedly Christian education. CORE VALUES The core values that influence the mission and vision of Tabor College include a commitment to being Christ-centered in all aspects of life, a passion for learning, the promotion of service to others, and meaningful involvement in college and community activities. Christ-centered: The primary value of Tabor College is its desire to be a Christ- centered institution. All activities and programs flow out of this value and are evaluated in reference to it. The Mennonite Brethren Confession of Faith provides the biblical and theological foundation for the institution. Learning: The purpose of Tabor is to promote learning. Tabor recognizes that learning occurs in informal settings as well as in the classroom and organized field experiences. Our goal is to develop broadly educated students who are competent and who embrace the joy of learning, which will last a lifetime. Service: Service is at the heart of Christ-centered education. We emphasize the value of caring for others in all that we do. Involvement: We believe that being engaged increases learning. Participation, both in the formal classroom and outside of it, is an effective way to prepare students for a life of work and service. Community: Tabor values community. It desires to be a place where individuals feel like they belong, where there is a sense of mutual support, and where members hold each other accountable. COMMITMENTS Tabor is...a Christian College Tabor is more than just a “church-related” college. Its goal of providing a Christ-centered higher education is taken very seriously. Tabor requires that its faculty and staff be able to articulate and practice a strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. Tabor also integrates Christian convictions and values into its learning experiences throughout the College. Tabor is...a Liberal Arts College Tabor provides a Christian worldview, infusing the entire curriculum with important dimensions of meaning and purpose. A Christian perspective redeems the educational process from the moral crisis, despair, and the lack of purpose in a secular worldview. Academic Catalog 7 In the liberal arts tradition, students, faculty, and staff demonstrate: 1. An understanding of the main fields of knowledge. 2. An understanding of the relationships between the fields of knowledge. 3. An understanding of value systems in order to develop the mind and character for free and mature decision making. 4. Methods of inquiry unique to the various disciplines of knowledge. 5. An understanding of the creative arts in a wide range of human experience and knowledge. 6. Independent scholarship. 7. Competency in reading, writing, speaking, and the functional use of numbers. 8. An understanding of how to care for the human body, use the environment, and use leisure time in order to maintain and improve physical and mental well-being. Tabor is...a Community of Learners Aided by divine grace, love, and power, a community of learners may achieve high moral standards and experience the deepest meaning and potential of human nature. In such a community, students, faculty, and staff practice Christian virtues by demonstrating: 1. Healthy interpersonal relationships in order to be free to learn. Disengagement from people is an evasion of the educative task. 2. The ability to converse with people. Faculty serve as models for students as they think and talk through their own positions on various issues. Teachers share their own views and are willing to take a positive stance, but do not force students to subscribe to those views. The integrity of the student’s perspective is respected. 3. Self-acceptance. Only persons who have come to terms with themselves are free to learn. 4. A loving and supportive attitude toward others. Because new knowledge and insights threaten a person’s identity and world views, loving acceptance allows a person to learn, change, and make new and meaningful commitments that give identity and perspective. 5. Self-discipline, integrity, and responsibility. These are key ingredients of the learning process. 6. Respect for others, regardless of socioeconomic background, gender, ethnic/cultural background, racial differences, and maturity of their personal faith. Tabor is...a Church/Career Training Center The first calling of all Christians is to follow Christ and bear witness to their faith. Skills should be acquired to do this as effectively as possible. One’s vocation or profession becomes the arena in which one lives out his or her faith. As a part of a church/career training center, students, faculty, and staff demonstrate: 1. Skill in churchmanship, meeting the Church’s need for qualified workers.